The Social Graces
(Sprache: Englisch)
The USA Today Bestseller!
Named one of 2021 s Most Anticipated Historical Novels by Oprah Daily SheReads Frolic BookReporter and more...
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Named one of 2021 s Most Anticipated Historical Novels by Oprah Daily SheReads Frolic BookReporter and more...
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The USA Today Bestseller!Named one of 2021 s Most Anticipated Historical Novels by Oprah Daily SheReads Frolic BookReporter and more...
The author of Park Avenue Summer throws back the curtain on one of the most remarkable feuds in history: Alva Vanderbilt and the Mrs. Astor's notorious battle for control of New York society during the Gilded Age.
1876. In the glittering world of Manhattan's upper crust, women are valued by their pedigree, dowry, and, most importantly, connections. They have few rights and even less independence what they do have is society. The more celebrated the hostess, the more powerful the woman. And none is more powerful than Caroline Astor the Mrs. Astor.
But times are changing.
Alva Vanderbilt has recently married into one of America's richest families. But what good is dizzying wealth when society refuses to acknowledge you? Alva, who knows what it is to have nothing, will do whatever it takes to have everything.
Sweeping three decades and based on true events, this is the mesmerizing story of two fascinating, complicated women going head to head, behaving badly, and discovering what s truly at stake.
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Chapter OneCaroline
Newport
Caroline let the news sink in, though it didn't have far to travel. A headache was already forming behind her left eye, gathering strength as the pain spread to her chest. Or, more accurately, her heart. She looked at Augusta's handwriting again: Your husband was seen with . . . Her sister-in-law probably thought she was doing the Christian thing. It shouldn't have come as a surprise. And truly it didn't. Caroline's husband did as he pleased, with whom he pleased, while she went mute, tolerating, enduring. What other choice was there? Caroline tore the letter in half and then quarters and eighths and so on until she had reduced William's infidelity to confetti.
Abandoning the scraps, she went out on her bedroom terrace overlooking the cliffs and the Atlantic. Fingers resting atop the marble balustrade, she was bathed in sunlight. Giant swells from the ocean rushed the beach, breaking against the cliffs as blankets of sea foam, left in their wake, were dragged back to the surf. High tide was approaching, and just as the waves gained momentum, rising to full strength, Caroline, too, felt a surge within herself. Not that long ago, William's dalliances had crushed her, sending her into a spiral of self-pity, unable to leave her bed for days on end. But here she was, still standing. Yes, her head throbbed, and her heart ached, but she wasn't crumbling. She'd been here before with him. She'd be here again.
Wisdom was the only benefit of growing older, the trade-off for the faint lines around her eyes and mouth. Like a wave that rises, peaks and breaks, at forty-five Caroline Astor was at the midpoint of her life, having spent all those years harnessing her energy until now, at last, her boldness was cresting. How long could she sustain this before it all collapsed? She couldn't say. She didn't want to think about that, about what came next, when she
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was no longer vital, no longer so important. It was inevitable. It happened to everyone, sooner or later. The elders, who should have been revered, sought out for their knowledge and experience, instead were pushed into corners, forgotten and invisible to those whose time had come. But for now, surely Caroline was at her peak. No longer riddled with self-doubt, apologizing for who and what she was. She wished she could stop time, stay in this spot forever.
Yes, William had a reputation, and if Augusta knew about his latest lapse, others were already talking. If there was one thing Caroline detested, it was gossip. She imagined the matrons strolling down Bellevue Avenue saying, If it weren't for her pedigree, he never would have married her.
William Backhouse Astor Jr. was still a handsome man. Though slightly balding now, he had large brown eyes and that lovely horseshoe mustache that called attention to his cleft chin. Caroline knew she was no beauty, having inherited her grandfather's square jaw and prominent nose, but what those society ladies didn't know was that no matter how many women caught William's eye, no matter how many he'd take up with, she would be the one he'd come back to. Every time. Always.
She heard footsteps and turned to see Emily standing in her bedroom. She seemed tentative, even skittish. A random noise in the hallway had just made her jump, and that made Caroline forget about her headache and all that had caused it.
"What is it? What's wrong?"
"Nothing," said Emily, her fingers reaching for her necklace, touching each peridot, every emerald. Knowing Emily, she was adding up the number of gemstones in her head. Some people related to the world in terms of words or colors, maybe sounds or music. For Emily it was math. She'd look at a wheel and focus on the number of spokes. A bouquet translated into the number of flowers, sometimes down to the number of petals. Before her second birthday she had learned t
Yes, William had a reputation, and if Augusta knew about his latest lapse, others were already talking. If there was one thing Caroline detested, it was gossip. She imagined the matrons strolling down Bellevue Avenue saying, If it weren't for her pedigree, he never would have married her.
William Backhouse Astor Jr. was still a handsome man. Though slightly balding now, he had large brown eyes and that lovely horseshoe mustache that called attention to his cleft chin. Caroline knew she was no beauty, having inherited her grandfather's square jaw and prominent nose, but what those society ladies didn't know was that no matter how many women caught William's eye, no matter how many he'd take up with, she would be the one he'd come back to. Every time. Always.
She heard footsteps and turned to see Emily standing in her bedroom. She seemed tentative, even skittish. A random noise in the hallway had just made her jump, and that made Caroline forget about her headache and all that had caused it.
"What is it? What's wrong?"
"Nothing," said Emily, her fingers reaching for her necklace, touching each peridot, every emerald. Knowing Emily, she was adding up the number of gemstones in her head. Some people related to the world in terms of words or colors, maybe sounds or music. For Emily it was math. She'd look at a wheel and focus on the number of spokes. A bouquet translated into the number of flowers, sometimes down to the number of petals. Before her second birthday she had learned t
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Autoren-Porträt von Renée Rosen
Renée Rosen is the bestselling author of Park Avenue Summer, Windy City Blues, White Collar Girl, What the Lady Wants and Dollface. She is also the author of Every Crooked Pot, a YA novel published in 2007. Renée lives in Chicago.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Renée Rosen
- 2021, 416 Seiten, Masse: 14,2 x 20,8 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Berkley
- ISBN-10: 198480281X
- ISBN-13: 9781984802811
- Erscheinungsdatum: 14.04.2021
Sprache:
Englisch
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Rosen always writes whip-smart women, and I can t wait for her depiction of notorious social dragons Alva Vanderbilt and Mrs. Astor, who battle for control of New York society during the Gilded Age. Bridgerton s Lady Whistledown and Lady Danbury have nothing on these two! Parade
"Witty and beautifully imagined Rosen delights with breezy dialogue and keen insights into the era. Historical fans will love this."
Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"[P]aints a vivid and ravishing picture rcommended for fans of Rosen s other works and readers who enjoy historical fiction and authors such as Kristin Hannah and Elizabeth Gilbert.
Library Journal (starred review)
Rosen s novel opens with a sly wink to that grande dame of the Gilded Age, Edith Wharton, before she deftly spins a captivating tale of her own, based upon the legendary rivalry between Caroline Astor and Alva Vanderbilt. And what a rich story it is, full of opulent balls and monstrous mansions, yet firmly rooted in the parallel struggles of two very different heroines as they fight for their dignity and rights as wives, as mothers, and as women.
Fiona Davis, bestselling author of GMA Book Club Pick The Lions of Fifth Avenue
"As ever, Rosen shines with impeccable research and eloquent prose. Readers will relish this peek behind the curtain of New York s most rich and famous families and follow with interest, amusement and even shock, the escapades of these strong and savvy women. Enjoy!
Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Girls of Paris
Delightful! Prepare to be caught up in a high society feud between The Mrs. Astor and upstart Alva Vanderbilt in this wonderful novel of manners and social survival in a time before women could vote. The Social Graces is written with the talented Renee Rosen's unique blend of heart and humor and I flew through the
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utterly charming pages, not always sure which of these majestic women I should be rooting for.
Stephanie Dray, New York Times Bestselling author of The Women of Chateau Lafayette
Both an intimate portrait of two intriguing women and a sweeping depiction of Gilded Age society. Rosen s characters leap off the page with vivid description and poignant emotion. Richly detailed and meticulously researched historical fiction readers will love The Social Graces!
Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train to Key West
"Meticulously researched and absolutely absorbing, The Social Graces chronicles the eye-popping extravagances and catty magnificence of the brassy nouveau riches who fought to seize control of high society during the Gilded Age. I can t remember the last book that made me gasp Oh, no! as many times at unexpected reversals. The pages all but turned themselves!"
Julia Claiborne Johnson bestselling author of Be Frank With Me
By turns tender and devastating, this beautifully written novel kept me in thrall to the end.
Kerri Maher, author of The Girl in White Gloves
Renée Rosen at her finest! Pulling back the curtain on the blood-sport world of Gilded Age high society, Rosen s captivating story of rivals Alva Vanderbilt and Caroline Astor shows what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
Bryn Turnbull, author of The Woman Before Wallis
Renée Rosen s The Social Graces is a fascinating look into the lives of women who created their own power in a world that granted them none. Rosen weaves a captivating story full of mounting rivalries, glittering balls, and social intrigue, but it's also a tale of women striving to manage their own lives and legacies. Enthralling, thought provoking, and memorable, this is a must read!
Kristin Beck, author of Courage My Love
Rosen presents an engaging novel of 1870s high-society foibles that will please book clubs and fans of glittering frock flicks.
Booklist
"Rosen once again brings history to life with vivid storytelling and impeccable research. Caroline Astor and Alva Vanderbilt are formidable opponents as old money clashes with new money in the battle to reign among New York s upper crust. Rosen shares the details of their infamous parties, the salaciousness of society's scandals as well the small, personal moments that show their humaneness and vulnerability. This is a must read for historical and/or women s fiction fans.
Lauren Margolin, The Good Book Fairy
Stephanie Dray, New York Times Bestselling author of The Women of Chateau Lafayette
Both an intimate portrait of two intriguing women and a sweeping depiction of Gilded Age society. Rosen s characters leap off the page with vivid description and poignant emotion. Richly detailed and meticulously researched historical fiction readers will love The Social Graces!
Chanel Cleeton, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train to Key West
"Meticulously researched and absolutely absorbing, The Social Graces chronicles the eye-popping extravagances and catty magnificence of the brassy nouveau riches who fought to seize control of high society during the Gilded Age. I can t remember the last book that made me gasp Oh, no! as many times at unexpected reversals. The pages all but turned themselves!"
Julia Claiborne Johnson bestselling author of Be Frank With Me
By turns tender and devastating, this beautifully written novel kept me in thrall to the end.
Kerri Maher, author of The Girl in White Gloves
Renée Rosen at her finest! Pulling back the curtain on the blood-sport world of Gilded Age high society, Rosen s captivating story of rivals Alva Vanderbilt and Caroline Astor shows what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
Bryn Turnbull, author of The Woman Before Wallis
Renée Rosen s The Social Graces is a fascinating look into the lives of women who created their own power in a world that granted them none. Rosen weaves a captivating story full of mounting rivalries, glittering balls, and social intrigue, but it's also a tale of women striving to manage their own lives and legacies. Enthralling, thought provoking, and memorable, this is a must read!
Kristin Beck, author of Courage My Love
Rosen presents an engaging novel of 1870s high-society foibles that will please book clubs and fans of glittering frock flicks.
Booklist
"Rosen once again brings history to life with vivid storytelling and impeccable research. Caroline Astor and Alva Vanderbilt are formidable opponents as old money clashes with new money in the battle to reign among New York s upper crust. Rosen shares the details of their infamous parties, the salaciousness of society's scandals as well the small, personal moments that show their humaneness and vulnerability. This is a must read for historical and/or women s fiction fans.
Lauren Margolin, The Good Book Fairy
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